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Lecturer(s)
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Jajtner Tomáš, Mgr. Th.D., Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction: basic historical and cultural characteristics of the countries of the British Commonwealth of Nations 2. British history I 3. British history II 4. British geography 5. British identities (England, Scotland, Wales) 6. British political system 7. The idea of class and social issues in Britain 8. Contemporary Britain: cultural and religious diversity in the U.K. 9. The tradition of British art and music 10. The history, geography and political system of Canada 11. The history, geography and political system of Australia and New Zealand 12. British Commonwealth today: the shadows of British colonial empire 13. British Commonwealth today: British traditions and the postmodern plurality 14. Conclusion
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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The main objective of the course is introducing students to the major problem fields discussed in the cultural studies of the countries of the British Commonwealth of Nations (esp. Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand). The topics include the methodology of cultural studies, basic political, social and cultural history of Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the challanges these countries now face. In order to qualify for the credit, students must pass the final test.
Reading, interpretation, discussion.
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Prerequisites
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No prerequisites are required.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance assessment, Test
Attendance (max. 3 absences) Active participation in class Reading of assigned texts (even in the case of absence) Credits will be given for passing the final written test (minimum 60%). Specific details are available in the programme of the course published in Moodle in the first week of the semester.
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Recommended literature
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Darwin, J. Unfinished Empire: The Global Expansion of Britain. New York: Bloomsbury Press, 2012.
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Franková, M., Kyzlinková, L., Hardy, S. P. (eds.). British studies: a reader. 2. přeprac. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2002.
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Kasoff, M., James, P. Canadian Studies in the New Millenium. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2013.
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Mc Dowall. D. An Illustrated History of Britain. London: Pearson Elt, 1989.
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Storry, M.,Childs, P. (eds.). British Cultural Identities. London: Routledge, 1994.
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